Local Notes and Listings From Jersey City District
Various brief items include weather observations at Park Avenue, a long stationery and holiday sale by Mulford Estill, street work near Rahway and Peonsylvania tracks, a city council adjournment and election claims, a robbery report for twenty five cents in change, growing Christmas express business, Reform Hall’s fall festival success, police ejecting a former officer, painters aided by favorable weather, automatic streetcar switches repairs, busy Saturday shopping, police photos at the Camere Club, dog footwear to protect houses, New Jersey Central waiving freight charges from Newark and New York, coroner inquiry into a Jersey City collision, Christmas festival and charity gifts at Crescent Avenue church, Plainfield telephone service praised, Frank Heddep in charge of Wadworth reception vehicles, and Reading Railroad leasing Connecticut River line to Boston.
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Esterday
Mulford Estill
Park Avenue
Elizabeth
Raritania
United States
Fpxpress
Almort
Express
W. TR
GARK
Reform Hall
Keily
Nay
Nigi
Locs
Camere Club
New Jersey Central
Merch Wis
Newark
New York
Parslow
Greem St Roche's Hall
Jersey City
Crescent Avenue
Two Welock
Telephone Company
Chicago
Baltimore
Washington
Frank Heddep
Wadaworth
Courier ad space plea for Christmas announcements
The Courier notes crowding from Christmas advertisements and urges readers to be patient as space becomes available again, inviting continued support and festive cheer.
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Courier
Society People Out In Force At Mrs Wiles Reception
A large gathering attended the reception and tea at the residence of Mr and Mrs Wiles on Eight Street, with many dignitaries and guests listed including Mr and Mrs J Berman, Rev Dr and Mrs W R Richards, Mr and Mrs Theodore F Miller, and numerous others from civic and social circles. The event featured elegant service and a formal display as attendees paid their respects to the host couple.
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Mee
A Hegewan, Jr
Wiliam Graydon
Charles Lawson
J W Murray
Ea Murray
Annie Cerlies
Imee L Miller
Lewis van Alstyn
Willan
van Alstyne
Misa E Kenyon
J Ward Stimson
Mes
C W Pond
Misa Jake
Corti
Geo T Rogers
Middleditch
Craig A Marat
Jobo M Crane
Lewis G. Timpson
C E Brooks
TU Pollock
A Pollock
Missea Tweedy
Joseph Sandford
William E Stillman
Virginia Harte
Charles Potter
D E Titeworth
Mabel Potter
Eugene Hatch
Mes .L . Howard
G Heory Squires
Geo Metrick
Geo Schoonmaker
Mise Jean Erickson
Roger Erickson
Minnie Wilson
Mise Arnold
Philadelphia
Misa George Chapman
Gustave P Schipper
Charles W Schipper
Misa Schuyper
Howard Fleming
F E Marsh
Misses March
Rey O L Goodrich
Geor i Goddard
A W Waldron, Jr
Gussie Bunyon
R Cock
John Redney
Streall
JT Scott
Mason
Essex County Hounds Close Season with Dinner at Orange Club
Report of the Essex County Hounds on last Saturday’s hunt from William Palmer Smith’s Neiberweed residence. Eight miles ridden over rough woods and farm leads with several tall fences cleared. A festive dinner followed at the Bagex County Country Club in Weat Orange. Also notes on real estate exchanges via Hazleton Newark and Bartlett Wright Montclair, theater rehearsals, and upcoming exhibits and meetings.
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Weer Orange
Essex County Hounds
William Palmer Smith
Neiberweed
Sommit
Fiish
Bagex County Country Club
Hutton Park
Weat Orange
Benwot and Benedicts Palindromic Rivalry in Prize Fight
A chaotic clipping reports a three part contest involving the "Benedicts" and "Bechelora" groups, noting a decisive score and a large side bet. It lists a long roster of married men by weight class and hints at a controversial prize fight between Jim McCabe and G Apgar held near Great Avenue bridge with Elizabeth spectators. Police reportedly unaware of the event and money changed hands amid the crowd.
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Ted
Liliog
Pattarride
Prise
Matthews
Randford
Ogeman
Pease
Howell
Lenox
MeOnteben
Faber
Boome
Cooley
McQuaide
W. Faber
Reed
Hinricks
Brown
Darling
Great Avenue Bridge
Grant Avenue
Moridy ‘Porta
Elizabeth
Elizabethport
Jim" McCaheland G. Apgar
McCabe
Solpleton
Ali
Netherwood Station
Died From Injuries of Attempted Train Jump
James Pancher New York businessman died from injuries after an attempted jump onto a moving train in Fanwood Saturday morning. He was a prominent local figure, member of the Fanwood club, bowler in the Crescent league, and well connected in society and among scouts. mourners include a large circle of friends and acquaintances.
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James Pancher
New York
Fanwood
Mam Tabieg
Fanwood Club
Hunters Scour Mountains Despite Expired Game Law
Report notes several banters scouring the mouolain for game on Saturday even though the game law had expired the day before. Names of hunters are unknown. The New Jersey Game and Fish Protective Society vows action against illegal hunting through fall. The Street Railway Company faces questions about extending tracks into North Plainfield and Borough Council urged prompt action.
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Mouolain
Jerscy Game and Fish Protective Society
Ramiany
Pemnen
Fragmentary note hints at vacancy and mysterious “guiness”
Readable phrases suggest a vacancy at a location with magic mirrors and a man who believes he should be there. The text is garbled, yet mentions forms of appointment and a group called guiness, with a tone implying intrigue around leadership.
Contested Damages Over Fireproof Safe Spark Local Dispute
A heated dispute centers on damages offered after a fireproof safe was moved to a new site. Examinations show reluctance to accept $500, while $4,000 is proposed to ease wounded feelings though $150 in benefits could suffice. The case remains unresolved as discussions continue.
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Codersiead
Garritys Take Charge of Residence at Crescent Avenue
Mr and Mrs Peter Garrity assume care of the house at 7 Crescent avenue while the owner and family visit We city for the winter. The text mentions a disturbance and a some items note a gone or missing possessions but the readable portion lacks clear details.
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Peter Garrity
No.7
Crescent Avenue
We City
Mr. Garrity
Unclear OCR item on Christmas sale at Edeall's warehouse
Fragmentary OCR note suggests a sale named Out Prices for Christmas goods at Edeall's. References to Purick Jaa and Reread Company appear garbled. No clear events, dates, or entities beyond these misread terms.
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Edeall’s
Large street telephones amid service war prompt crowd
Notices describe East Poarth street near Port Avenue as a site for a large telephone installation amid a service war. Edsall's advertises Christmas goods with low prices while Allen's expects a crowd for available rooms and meals. Tuesday December 2 at 3 pm offers board and room options at Central venue and Mrs Barton's at 108 Park Avenue.
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Centra Svener
Rank wires near Central Eat road station at Biisabeth reported
A fragment indicates roughly 110 rank wires near the Central Eat road station in Biisabeth, described as eerie, with sparse details available. The note suggests an unusual sighting or condition around the area, but lacks confirmable specifics about cause or agency involved.
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Eat Road
Biisabeth
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Edsall’s
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Go Nee Eos
Deane & Haasila
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Douglas
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Stergame & the Wey
Gers
Howard A. Popes
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Clark’s Patent
L. M. French
Carriage Repository
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